I'm not sure, if you guys already know this - but earlier this morning I was informed by Henry Hascup, that Burt Bienstock passed away on November 17 last year. I believe he was 97 years old. Those of you who have been her for a while, will remember Burt as a knowledgeable old-timer, and a huge fan of especially Greb and Dempsey. I'm sure many here will have fond memories of Burt, and have been missing his insight and enthuastic posts, when discussing the great fighters of yesteryear. May he rest in peace.
The guy was amazing,such a wealth of information. Rip Burt, your name won't be forgotten about on here.
RIP, Burt. He is with God, and those who went before him now! Say hi to my Grandfather for me! Condolences to family and friends. Another treasure, containing deep boxing knowledge, has left us, and will be missed.
New member and dunno who he is,but I pay my respects for him. Farewell,another old school of this forum,say hi to Mr Bill.
Rest in Peace Burt. I spoke with Burt many times, he was definitely a Gentleman and he had seen a lot of the Greats LIVE... he was well loved & received for the most part, but like a lot of people was at times surprised & confused by the occasional abuse from some of the Classic's uncouth few. He handled them well, but like the rest of us learned it is better just to present your material and leave them too it. I spoke with Burt a few times privately on Facebook and on one occasion he gave a breakdown of the Irish Middleweight Pat O'Connor's 18 U.S opponents. He was an enjoyable & decent man from all I could make out and see. GOD Receive your Soul Burt, Rest forever in His Presence. Amen.
Rest in peace - himself, John Garfield and all the other legends that lived and breathed it and blessed us with their memories. They jabbed so we could hook, weaved so we can uppercut. Condolences to his family and all those that knew and cherished him.
R.I.P. He was the man who witnessed the whole Joe Louis career and wrote lots of interesting insights about boxing in 30s and 40s.
R.I.P Burt Never had the chance to interact with him but had a quick glance at some of posts about Rocky Marciano-Carmin Vingo and the guy was a font of boxing knowledge. Imagine seeing an unknown Marciano tear through the favourted prospect. The boxers Mr Bienstock must have seen? Really hope his last few years were comfortable and Condolences to all his loved ones.
I missed out on interacting with him but enjoyed his posts when I read through his thread contributions. I think he got to see Pep and Robinson live in their 40s primes and his dad had seen Greb live, iirc.
Rest in pace Burt, if there's a heaven or someplace we go i have no doubt the boxing community is all the richer.
I never interacted with Bert, but I've read a lot of his posts. Always spoke with respect and decency. Class act.